Dagmar Sands www.DagmarSands.com

I have always looked at things in a different light. I was given a God given talent
to see things not for what they are but what they can be. That is why my success
in selling real estate for 30 years is directly related to this talent. I have SOLD
homes that other Realtors could not sell because I marketed them in a unique way.
I created POWERHOUSE plan when things were slow and were not selling. I joined
organizations and networked so that my sellers would get exposure to their listings
not just locally but nationally and internationally.

I have SOLD churches when other agents laughed at me when I told them I was
a "Church Specialist". I resold a Romanian Baptist church to a Japanese School. I
knew that the school needed large room and the sanctuary was perfect for graduation
services. Sunday School classrooms became school classrooms. It all worked out
perfectly. I have turned old car lots into church parking lots.

I have SOLD land and lots to huge developers and it all started because I was willing
to start with a small lot which led to larger tracts of land. I went overseas to represent
US seller to make sure his closing went smoothly and money was transferred to his
account without delays or problems.

When I tell my story at conferences I have been told to write it all down. That is why
I started writing my book called "How I became a Purple Snowflake in Real Estate".
It's a book sharing unique approach to selling real estate.

It's funny - I have posted a brief note on Facebook about it and I have already
PRESOLD copies. This has inspired me more to finish the book and share it with
my colleagues, my friends and my clients. So be on a lookout for it!

Thanks, Dagmar Sands - Real Estate International, Inc.

I have been very fortunate for many years to list and sell UNIQUE
properties and UNIQUE homes. Why? Because I use unique approach
to everything I do in real estate. I am different and I call myself the
"Purple Snowflake" in my market.

I was an International Property Specialist with CIPS designation back
in the early 1990's. I was #46 out of 800,000 Realtors to earn this
designation because I wanted to be different. I flew all over the
world to attend FIABCI (The International Real Estate Federation)
meetings, conventions, World Congresses and classes. I completed
my 5 transactions with Foreign buyers and then took the test. I waited
with excitement to get my CIPS designation. I will never forget the
HIGH I felt on the day when I received it. I learned then that when you
do UNIQUE things you get UNIQUE results.

When Mr. Brad Pitts called me and asked me to sell his home I was
very excited. I knew this was a ONE OF A KIND property! The home
was on the market for 2 years and I had to do something different.

I created a beautiful virtual tour www.BradPittsHome.com and started
marketing it through FIABCI broadcast e-mails, through my own
past clients, through my social media and through Proxio. I had
agents from Atlanta to Colorado marketing it on their websites as
well because of the GREATEST TEAMWORK I've created over the years
of SUPERSTARS in Real Estate. We all help each other. I showed the
property so my Czech clients, I marketed it to US, Canadian and
European clients. Seller agreed to pay a higher commission to get it
SOLD quickly.

I've had inquiries from Hawaii, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago and
all over about this home. I knew I had a great product, we just needed
a huge marketing campaign. We started to get many showings. We
had several prospects ready to make an offer. We had the local agents
very involved as well. A buyer from Florida ended up buying the property
and we co-oped on the transaction. It SOLD in less than 4 months.

Needless to say - our client Mr. Brad Pitts was very happy and SOLD
the home for the FULL PRICE. Another SATISFIED Customer! That is
My Goal with all of my listings!

I have started my own Meetup Group in Johns Creek/Alpharetta/Duluth, GA
for investors. Our groups has really grown and we try to keep fresh topics,
bring new tips to our members and generate leads.

What I've learned is: Everyone uses technology today and our group proved
to be HUNGRY for more information. That is why I started my research and
wanted to bring the BEST of the BEST technology tips to our members.

I brought two speakers last week - Devon Brown and Maritza Parra to give
testimonials about their own business and then share tips on how they
apply technology in their business. This led 11 of our members to go to an
event this weekend to learn more and go into detail about video, blogging,
flip cameras, writing articles, social networks, target marketing and easy tips.

I can honestly say - you can be learning while you are earning. The more
you learn, the more you make! The more your clients benefit from your
expertise, the more you add value to your service.

I am now going to write my book called "How I Became the PURPLE
SNOWFLAKE" in Real Estate. I hope you will enjoy my tips sharing with you
how YOU TOO can be different in your own market.

Sharing and now giving back is what my goal is for 2010. With only few
months left in 2009 I'm already planning my goals for next year.

So stay tuned for tips from Dagmar Sands - Real Estate International, Inc.
on how to apply technology in your own real estate business, how to write
new articles, how to become a Purple Snowflake in whatever you do, on how
to use flip camera, how to use social networks and how to best target market
your audience.

I am keeping a new list of "Social Networks" and would love to hear from
all of the Active Rain members which ones they use the most.

Please share them with me here and I will post them to our list and share
them with others.

Thanks, Dagmar Sands

Dear Friends,

Trust me on this! These speakers will CHANGE your life, just like they have mine!
They will also change the way your business can grow through technology & internet.
Social networking is now changing any business whether you are selling cars, real estate,
products, services or just yourself! Please mark your calendars today and bring a friend.
Please remember - we need you to R.S.V.P. - we need an exact number because we
have the BEST SPEAKERS and Outback needs a head count
so do it today and you can also prepay with PayPal or Credit Card
at www.realestate.meetup.com/413

October 13, 2009 we will have Outback Steakhouse OPEN the Restaurant
JUST for our MEETUP group. We have two incredible Speakers:
Maritza Parra who was on Oprah Winfrey Show - wait till you hear her story
and
Devon Brown - Internet Marketing GURU who will share tips with you on how
to position yourself and your company and do more business through the
internet, social networks, internet marketing and networking.

So Mark your calendar and please R.S.V.P. we have other groups joining
us and we need to know the final count.
Date: 10/13/09 - time 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse 10955 Jones Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022
770-442-8775 $20.00 includes lunch and meeting
Please R.S.V.P. www.realestate.meetup.com/413

You definitely don't want to miss this event - bring plenty of business cards
and bring a friend!